Licensed Case Manager - Behavioral Health

Community Support Services; Akron (OH); Sur place; USD 33 000 - 43 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) with 5% employer contribution

10 paid holidays and 15+ days of PTO

Life insurance and short- and long‑knd

Résumé du poste

Community Support Services is hiring a Case Manager in Akron, OH. This full-time role focuses on enhancing clinical services by offering practical help, teaching recovery-based skills, and coordinating ISPs to meet client goals.

The position requires LSW/LPC licensure, a valid Ohio driver’s license, and strong organizational and communication abilities, with opportunities to work within a collaborative team dedicated to recovery-oriented care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an LSW or LPC licensure.
• Prior experience in case management with individuals with severe mental illness preferred.
• A car and a valid Ohio driver’s license and insurability through the Agency’s insurance carrier required.
• Belief in CSS’s recovery-centered mission.
• Ability to build positive relationships with individuals with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse challenges.
• Ability to assess strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences.
• Excellent organizational, attention to detail and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook.
• Time management and deadline adherence.
• Advocacy-oriented negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of community resources and access procedures.

Responsabilités

• Serve on a team of Case Managers, Recovery Specialists, and medical staff; attend team meetings.
• Monitor and coordinate evaluations and assessments to identify client needs.
• Assist clients to identify and minimize psychiatric symptoms and enable self-management.
• Develop an Interdisciplinary Service Plan (ISP) with necessary services to reach objectives.
• Connect clients with community resources to build coping skills.
• Help clients grow social support networks of relatives, friends, and volunteers.
• Accompany clients to appointments and assist with daily living skills.
• Maintain relevant documentation.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Teamwork

Advocacy

Formation

LSW or LPC licensure

Outils

Microsoft Outlook

Description du poste

Job Details

Job Location: Community Support Services - Akron, OH 44311

Position Type: Full Time (40 Hours)

Salary Range: $24.00 - $31.75 Hourly

The Opportunity: We are seeking to hire a Case Manager to join one of our regional treatment teams. This individual enhances the provision of clinical services to clients by offering practical help, building community support, teaching recovery-based skills, and monitoring services.

What You'll Do:

• Serve on a team built up of fellow Case Managers, Recovery Specialists, and medical staff to navigate the needs and care of your clients, attending team meetings on a regular basis.
• Monitor and coordinate the delivery of necessary evaluations and assessments in order to identify each person's needs.
• Assist individuals to identify and minimize the effects of their psychiatric symptoms, enabling individuals to self-manage their illness.
• Coordinate and participate in the development of an Interdisciplinary Service Plan (ISP) that shall include services and assistance necessary to achieve specific objectives.
• Connect clients with community resources to help them develop interpersonal and community coping skills.
• Assist the individual in fostering and increasing their social support networks of relatives, friends, and/or volunteers.
• Accompany individuals to appointments and activities, assisting in daily living skills training as needed.
• Maintain relevant documentation.

This position is full-time (40 hours a week) working normal business hours.

About Us:

For over 35 years, Community Support Services has been making a difference in the lives of countless individuals with severe and persistent mental illnesses. Our nearly 300 employees are real-life champions committed to quality treatment, collaborative care, and effective outcomes. Located in downtown Akron, Ohio, we serve as a leader in behavioral health care for the entire Summit County area.

What We're Looking For:

• Minimum of an LSW or LPC licensure.
• Prior experience in case management working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness preferred.
• A car and a valid Ohio driver's license and insurability through the Agency's insurance carrier required.
• A deeply held belief in CSS's recovery-centered mission.
• Ability to develop positive relationships with individuals with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse challenges.
• Skill in assessing individuals for strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences.
• Excellent organizational, attention to detail and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook.
• Skill in managing time and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to negotiate assertively from an advocacy perspective.
• Knowledge of community resources and demonstrated ability to access.

What We Offer:

• Working within in a mission-driven, highly engaged environment
• A supportive, professional workplace with excellent resources
• Engaging, autonomous atmosphere
• Professional Development Assistance and Education Assistance Program
• Program-Site Eligibility for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• 401(k) with 5% employer contribution
• 10 paid holidays and 15+ days of PTO annually
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Subsidized membership to local YMCA branches
• Life insurance and short- and long-term disability

Further Information:

Company's website: www.cssbh.org

Company's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/103601489691547/

Community Support Services is an equal opportunity employer utilizing affirmative action for veterans and candidates with disabilities.